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Nov 3, 2025 1 hr 3 min

Episode 3: Eric Merchant

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Episode 3 News: Bass shares with the trio about his recent recording session in Knoxville. Boyd talks about his latest acquisition (a guitar case with wheels!). Nick talks about accidentally interrupting a college class by shredding too loudly next door.... Rants: Nick complains some more about guitar competitions (part 2 of his series).... Guest: Eric Merchant, bebop jazz phenom and faculty at Southern Miss, talks about tone, guitars, technique, the New Orleans jazz scene, and more! Music: Intro: Hill Over Hill, by Gritty City Bang Bang (played by the band) News: Prelude Miniature 2, by Matt Van Brink (guitarist: Nick Ciraldo) Rants: Space Tiger, by Gritty City Bang Bang (played by the band) Guest: Hill Over Hill, by Gritty City Bang Bang (played by the band) Outro: Emily's Song, by Mike Boyd (played by Mike Boyd) Recording date: 2025-10-30

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